A pre-investigation probe by the Department under the Prosecutor General's Office has uncovered an organized criminal group comprising former officials of the External Labor Migration Agency, private employment agencies, and other individuals.

They allegedly created a corruption scheme to send citizens to work in South Korea and illegally obtained $263,500 from 35 citizens. A criminal case has been initiated, and investigative actions are underway.

The investigation found that the group fraudulently collected between $7,000 and $12,000 per person in addition to official fees, totaling approximately $90 million. Authorities are currently assessing damages based on complaints from over 600 citizens who were never sent to Korea and are taking measures for compensation.

It was also revealed that group members received $580,000 for sending 230 citizens to Korea, illegally obtained $5.6 million from 1,000 sent workers, and a total of $45 million in illicit proceeds.

If you or your relatives have been affected by this criminal group, please contact the Department's hotline at 71-233-10-07. Confidentiality is guaranteed.

Source: kun.uz